News brief: FAIRLADY’s 10 finalists in Women of the Future Awards

Women in business don’t just uplift themselves, they also uplift the community around them which is why they’re such a “crucial” part of the economy, says editor of FAIRLADY, Suzy Brokensha.

Brokensha was commenting on the calibre of entrepreneurs who entered the 2017 FAIRLADY Woman of the Future and Rising Star Competition which searches for female entrepreneurs who have created successful businesses.

“Every year, the quality of the entries to the FAIRLADY Women of the Future Awards blows me away. It’s so hard to choose the finalists! To me there’s no better sign of an economy getting back on its feet,” she said.

Jeanett Modise, spokesman for sponsor, Santam, agreed. “Each of these women are deserving of recognition and represent the true entrepreneurial spirit of our country. Their commitment and drive towards making a real difference in our society serves as an inspiration to all and is a tribute to the power of the many women, changing the lives and shaping the future of South Africa each and every day,” she said.

The 10 women and their businesses are featured in the August issue of FAIRLADY.

Woman of the Future 2017: The women in line for this award are over 30, and have been in business for longer than 1 000 days. The finalists are:

Lusanda Worsley (Empire Innovations) – the company is innovative and part agency, part consultancy and part business developers

The panel of judges for the FAIRLADY Women of The Future 2017 Competition, in Partnership with Santam include former Public Protector and Chief Patron of the Thuli Madonsela Foundation, Adv Thuli Madonsela; Santam Executive head of People and Transformation Jeanett Modise; FAIRLADY editor Suzy Brokensha; media entrepreneur and international speaker Jo-Ann Strauss and jewellery designer Kirsten Goss. The winner of the FAIRLADY Woman of The Future and FAIRLADY Rising Star Awards 2017, in partnership with Santam will be honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony in Johannesburg in August 2017.

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